Ikebukuro Two Fingers Reveals 10 Taps and 6 Backup Kegs
The beer pub Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has revealed its tap list: 10 current taps plus 6 backup beers. In addition to house-brewed Helles and APA, the lineup includes guest kegs from Tokyo Aleworks, NAMACHAん, Evil Twin, Pohjala, and others, with plans to swap in five new beers partway through the night.
Hop BroToday, Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro is interesting - they’ve revealed their 10 taps, so you can see exactly what the place is pouring right now.
MugiWhat! They have 10 beers on at once? That’s basically a treasure chest of beer!
Hop BroAnd the core of it is their house brews, Highway to Helles and Garage, so you can compare a Helles and an APA side by side, which is great.
MugiHelles and APA? That suddenly sounds very serious! Does that just mean they’re light and easy to drink?
Hop BroRoughly, yes. Helles is clean with a nice malt character, and APA has a lively hop aroma. Then when you add an IPA like Hop Gasoline, the range of aromas opens up a lot.
MugiWhat is that! Just the name Hop Gasoline sounds strong! But if they have a smoothie sour too, is there even some cuteness in there?
Hop BroThere is. Witcher's Smoothie is fruit-forward, and a double HAZY like Theory and Pracktice is all about that cloudy, juicy character.
MugiWait, wait - HAZY means the cloudy stuff, right? Why is it so popular, is it because it looks like a cloud?
Hop BroIt’s not just the look. It’s also the way oats and hops are used, which creates a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. And what’s impressive is that Two Fingers mixes in Tokyo Aleworks, NAMACHAん, Evil Twin, and even Pohjala.
MugiAnd they even have backup kegs!? Swapping in five beers partway through means the menu changes depending on when you go!
Hop BroExactly. Since the kegs are moving tonight, the fun changes depending on whether you go early and start with the Helles, or go later and chase the rotations. At this point, both of us are feeling like heading out for drinks.
Two Fingers (Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo) has revealed its current tap lineup. The post lists 10 beers under "ON TAP NOW" and 6 candidates under "BACK UP BEER," suggesting a night with rapid keg turnover. Centered on house brews while mixing in domestic and international breweries, it is the kind of lineup beer lovers can enjoy just by comparing the selections.
The 10 Taps Currently Pouring
- 1. Highway to Helles (Helles) - TWO FINGERS
- 2. Garage (APA) - TWO FINGERS
- 3. Hop Gasoline (IPA) - TWO FINGERS x Tokyo Aleworks
- 4. Witcher's Smoothie (Smoothie Sour) - TWO FINGERS x NAMACHAん
- 5. Theory and Pracktice (Double HAZY) - Root + Branch x Evil Twin
- 6. Ignition Hazy v.3 (HAZY) - Far Yeast
- 7. Flagon Filler (Bitter) - Tokyo Aleworks
- 8. Codebreaker (IPA) - Trademark
- 9. Afterglow (Cider) - Gigantic
- 10. Öö (Baltic Porter) - Pohjala
The Backup Kegs Are Well Stocked Too
The backups include Onisotetsu (Double IPA), Super Dope (HAZY), Funky House Party (Sour), Disconnected Realities (Double HAZY), Propeller (HAZY), and Nemesis Nectar (BA Imperial Stout). According to the post, five of these new kegs are expected to be tapped partway through the night, so what you can drink will likely vary depending on when you visit.
Looking at the lineup, it spans everything from crisp Helles and APA to IPA, Double HAZY, smoothie sour, cider, Baltic porter, and barrel-aged stout. In true Nishi-Ikebukuro beer-pub fashion, Two Fingers' strength is that it lets you move between house beers and guest beers and pick a glass to match your mood that day. Because the taps turn over quickly, it would be best to check early if there is a beer you want to target.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro is interesting - they’ve revealed their 10 taps, so you can see exactly what the place is pouring right now.
MugiWhat! They have 10 beers on at once? That’s basically a treasure chest of beer!
Hop BroAnd the core of it is their house brews, Highway to Helles and Garage, so you can compare a Helles and an APA side by side, which is great.
MugiHelles and APA? That suddenly sounds very serious! Does that just mean they’re light and easy to drink?
Hop BroRoughly, yes. Helles is clean with a nice malt character, and APA has a lively hop aroma. Then when you add an IPA like Hop Gasoline, the range of aromas opens up a lot.
MugiWhat is that! Just the name Hop Gasoline sounds strong! But if they have a smoothie sour too, is there even some cuteness in there?
Hop BroThere is. Witcher's Smoothie is fruit-forward, and a double HAZY like Theory and Pracktice is all about that cloudy, juicy character.
MugiWait, wait - HAZY means the cloudy stuff, right? Why is it so popular, is it because it looks like a cloud?
Hop BroIt’s not just the look. It’s also the way oats and hops are used, which creates a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. And what’s impressive is that Two Fingers mixes in Tokyo Aleworks, NAMACHAん, Evil Twin, and even Pohjala.
MugiAnd they even have backup kegs!? Swapping in five beers partway through means the menu changes depending on when you go!
Hop BroExactly. Since the kegs are moving tonight, the fun changes depending on whether you go early and start with the Helles, or go later and chase the rotations. At this point, both of us are feeling like heading out for drinks.
